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Ocean Infinity Secures Underwater Robots for US's First Floating Offshore Wind Farm

Equinor, the Norwegian energy company, has contracted with marine robotics company Ocean Infinity to conduct a site investigation survey using autonomous underwater robots (AUVs) at the site of the US's first floating offshore wind farm in Morro Bay, California. The AUVs will collect data to help Equinor develop and refine the wind farm design and inform the site assessment and construction plans. The project has the potential to generate enough energy to power around 750,000 US households.

via Electrek.co|

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energy2 years ago•2 min saved

Equinor's World's Largest Floating Wind Farm Powers North Sea Oil Operations

Equinor and its partners have officially opened the world's largest floating offshore wind farm, Hywind Tampen, in Norway. The wind farm, with 11 turbines, will supply power to nearby oil and gas platforms, reducing their greenhouse gas emissions. It is part of Norway's plan to pivot towards offshore wind and is expected to cover around 35% of the annual power demand for five platforms in the North Sea. The project aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 200,000 tonnes annually and is seen as a step towards creating a new industry in Norway. However, some environmentalists argue that Norway should focus on stopping oil and gas production altogether.

via Reuters|

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